Why don't you make Dalgona coffee yet? How to make the pillowy YouTube, Instagram craze

Creamy, frothy, delicious. The world has fallen in love with dalgona coffee and so have we. From Instagram, TikTok and Twitter to YouTube and Facebook, the coffee version of a South Korean sweet is a multi-layered drink that is both photogenic and delicious. Along with banana bread and homemade pizza dalgona coffee has become one of the most popular things to make during the corona virus .

Best of all, the recipe can be easily prepared yourself at home or with your children. And it uses items you might already have on hand: instant coffee, sugar, and milk. You just need a bowl and some beaters, or even a whisk, and you're on your way. With decaffeinated instant coffee or instant espresso, it is always a suitable treat.

Follow along with the YouTube video we took, take some photos and get involved. And if you're feeling particularly ambitious, here's how to make your favorite Starbucks coffee drinks at home. We also help you make a cup of drip coffee or the best iced coffee ever .

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How to make Dalgona coffee at home

To make Dalgona coffee you only need:

1 tablespoon instant coffee or instant espresso

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1 tablespoon water

Milk (dairy or dairy works equally well here.)

Put the instant coffee, sugar and water in a bowl and beat. vigorously (or use an immersion blender if you have one to make it a much easier process) until the mixture turns super thick – it should have a similar consistency to whipped cream with slightly stiff peaks – and changes a subtle golden brown color.

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Pour milk into a glass filled with ice cubes and then scoop the pillowy mixture onto the cold milk or mix the two parts together if you are looking for a more latte situation.

Take a picture (or video the whole thing) and post it online so that you too can join the ever-expanding dalgona coffee community.

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A version of this story was previously posted on Chowhound .

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